Journal online news archive for January 2017
- Posts in January, 2017
SLCC time limit to rise to three years for new business from April
Move "brings process closer" to other complaint bodies
Police stop and search code published today
Final version revised following feedback on advisory group proposals
Holyrood rejects moves to replace ECHR with British Bill of Rights
MSPs call on UK Government not to withdraw from international scene
"Street Law" in running for European training initiative award
European Association recognises Society project for disadvantaged
IndyCamp protesters lose bid to appeal to Supreme Court
Inner House judges rule no grounds for appeal to London
Planning system in line for overhaul under new Government paper
Consultation published on 20 proposals following independent review
Human rights court upholds compulsory mixed swimming for Muslim girls
Swiss case upholds social integration in education over religious freedom
Sheriff refuses sanction for counsel instructed to match other side
No "unfair advantage" straightforward case of low value
Court wins show we test complaints properly, SLCC argues
Three December decisions turn down complainer appeals
Knowledge that “something wrong” not needed for time bar
Costs incurred after negligent advice started prescriptive period
Housing tribunal rules, and legal aid provision, go out to views
Ministers propose unified procedure when tribunal takes full powers
Crown Office sick days jump over last two years
Average time lost well above civil service norm, FOI release shows